All of the Keurig single cup coffee makers use K-Cups, which contain vacuum packed portions of coffee, perfect for one cup. K-Cups were developed and patented for use with the Keurig brewing system and they are similar in appearance to coffee creamers. Each K-Cup is actually a mini-brewing system as it contains a freshly ground portion of coffee with a tiny filter. Each is passed through a nitrogen flush, after packaging, to remove any oxygen. Each run is checked to be certain that there is no more than 2% oxygen in the K-Cups to ensure freshness. Then each is sealed with a foil lid, locking in flavor and sealing out oxygen, humidity, and light. To let you know just how fresh your K-Cup is, a “Use By” date is stamped on each one. In addition to a huge variety of coffee roasts and blends from top name companies, you can also enjoy a fine selection of teas and cocoa packaged in K-Cups for use with your Keurig brewer.
There are several different models of Keurig single cup coffee makers and they all have identical brewing mechanisms. The price of each is determined by the additional features, such as a programmable timer and the size of the water reservoir. All are automatic brewers using ‘Quiet Brew Technology’ and consistently make a great cup of coffee in less than a minute. The Keurig Elite is a medium priced machine which has many fans, who sing its praises for consistent high performance.
- Has Auto-Off feature
- Has de-scale indicator for easy machine maintenance
- Automatic Brewing System
- Has a 48 ounce water reservoir
- Has removable stainless steel drip tray, which is dishwasher safe
- Quiet Brew Technology
- Brews in 30 to 60 seconds
- Price $99.99
- Make up to 6 cups before refilling reservoir
- Has water level sensor
You can’t go wrong with any of the Keurig single cup coffee makers – so why delay. Start enjoying great coffee with an endless variety of flavors and blends – one cup at a time!